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ORL

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.56

h-Index

2024-2025

 55

Rank

2024-2025

 12009

SJR

2024-2025

 0.479

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title ORL
Abbreviation ORL
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Otorhinolaryngology (Q2)
h-index 55
Overall Rank/Ranking 12009
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.479
Impact Score 1.56
Publisher S. Karger AG
Country Switzerland
ISSN 14230275, 03011569
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1938-1940, 1942-2024




Aim and Scope


‘ORL’ contains concise, original scientific papers of interest for both clinicians and researchers in oto-rhino-laryngology and head and neck surgery. Contributions drawn from the basic sciences cover new knowledge on the anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, immunology and tumor biology of head and neck and the auditory and vestibular system, the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and of the organs of the upper respiratory and digestive tract. The practical value of the journal is accentuated by reports of clinical progress in diagnosis and therapy.
A new feature is the section entitled "High Impact Reports in ORL". These papers focus on novel and exciting translational and clinical research and have an expedited review process of two weeks.


About ORL


ORL is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Otorhinolaryngology (Q2). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of ORL is 12009. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.479. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 55. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of ORL journal is 14230275, 03011569. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. ORL is cited by a total of 266 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


ORL Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of ORL is 1.56, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. ORL IF is increased by a factor of 0.18 and approximate percentage change is 13.04% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

ORL Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of ORL is 1.56. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of ORL. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.56
2023 1.38
2022 1.45
2021 1.64
2020 1.18
2019 1.10
2018 1.13
2017 1.06
2016 1.25
2015 1.09
2014 1.07

ORL h-index


  Table Setting

ORL has an h-index of 55. It means 55 articles of this journal have more than 55 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




ORL ISSN


The ISSN of ORL is 14230275, 03011569. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

ORL Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of ORL is 12009. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.479. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of ORL by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.479
2023 0.415
2022 0.486
2021 0.596
2020 0.481
2019 0.375
2018 0.487
2017 0.498
2016 0.642
2015 0.577
2014 0.487

Ranking of ORL by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12009
2023 12660
2022 10594
2021 8313
2020 10413
2019 12303
2018 9737
2017 9249
2016 7373
2015 8173
2014 9166

ORL Publisher


Table Setting

ORL is published by S. Karger AG. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1938-1940, 1942-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of ORL is ORL. This abbreviation ('ORL') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in ORL


If your research field is/are related to Otorhinolaryngology (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the ORL?

ORL latest impact IF is 1.56. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.64 (2021) and 1.06 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.26 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the ORL?

The ORL has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.479, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.642 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.375 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the ORL over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.26.


What's the latest h-index of the ORL?

The latest h-index of the ORL is 55.


Who's the publisher of the ORL?

The ORL is published by the S. Karger AG, with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the ORL?

The ORL is currently ranked 12009 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 7373 in 2016 and its lowest position of 12660 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the ORL?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the ORL is ORL.


Is the "ORL" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

ORL is classified as a journal that the S. Karger AG publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the ORL?

The ORL encompasses the following areas:

  • Otorhinolaryngology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the ORL?

The ORL is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14230275, 03011569.


What's the best quartile of the ORL?

The best quartile for the ORL is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the ORL?

The ORL coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1938-1940, 1942-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of ORL

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.56
2023 1.38
2022 1.45
2021 1.64
2020 1.18
2019 1.10
2018 1.13
2017 1.06
2016 1.25
2015 1.09
2014 1.07



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